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KOVALAM

Somatheeram Ayurvedic Beach Resort
Is a perfect hideaway situated in 15 acres of green garden terraced heights sloping down to the sandy beach stretching to the tranquil, turquoise sea changing colour and mood momentarily as the white clouds sail past over it. Built in wood and sporting antique, carved doors and pillars, each building is a unique piece of architecture. "The Sidhartha", the super deluxe granite bungalow, gives a 180 degrees view of the sea from its bedroom. "The Illam" and the Mana, are traditional Kerala houses, with exquisitely carved pillars, buttresses and doors. "The Nalukettu" is the reconstruction of a traditional, tharavad house, with four wings and a central courtyard. Somatheeram has an exclusive Ayurveda Centre, where several rejuvenative Therapies based on the Vedic science Ayurveda (5000 years Old traditional indigenous body toning practice).

The Travancore Heritage
This heritage model property with recreated Palaces and Nalukettus of Vintage Kerala, situated on the pristine beach front of Chowara, near Kovalam represents authentic traditional Kerala architecture, with its quaint tile roofed timber houses which allow for a living in communion with the elements of nature. 43 elegant, air-conditioned furnished spacious double bed rooms in typical timber cottages in traditional style, aged 60 to 100 years with all modern amenities. Apart from this resort has a 228 sq.mt. swimming pool with jacuzzi and multi-cuisine restaurant offering with speciality of seafood and local ethnic cuisine.

ALAPUZHA (ALLEPPEY)

House Boat (Kettuvallom)
These extra ordinary boats have been the main source of transport between inaccessible villages for hundreds of years as they ply the backwaters, weighed down with cargo. You may now stay on these beautifully crafted vessels and gently cruise the backwaters at your own pace. Undisturbed by the sound of traffic, you will see rural, village life and the birdlife is exceptional. The boats themselves comprise one or two small bedrooms with attached bathrooms and a larger, open-sided sitting area. They are fully staffed with a captian and a cook.

Raheem Residency Beach Villa
Raheem Residency is a genuine heritage home built in 1868 that incorporates both Mughal and colonial influence in its architectural style. Situated on an underdeveloped beach side in Alleppey, Raheem Residency is a spacious bungalow with a large high ceilinged living room, generous front and back verandahs and six en-site airconditioned bed rooms furnished in the traditional Kerala style. There is also a two-bedroom independent unit in a separate courtyard, refurbished from old outhouses used to store coconuts. The attractions of the heritage home include a four-poster bed bought, as a wedding gift in 1930 by the family, the Apple Pool, named after the Velvet Apple tree in the courtyard, is a 14.7 m pool from France. The perch at the top of the spiral staircase offers an unrestrained view of the Arabian Sea.

MARARI

The Marari Beach Resort
Set in 30 acres of beautifully maintained rambling gardens offering hundreds of coconut palms inter-spread with mango, jack and other exotic tropical fruit trees leading down to the vast expanse of Marari Beach. The rooms have been built in the style of a traditional fishing village with thatched villas. The 400 sq.ft. spacious villas are all air-conditioned and a delightfully furnished verandah with ceiling fan, the bathrooms are spacious and modern, built in traditional Keralan style with an open-air courtyard, complete with a papaya tree ! There is a large swimming pool with sun terrace near the main buffet restaurant, bar, two tennis courts, Ayurveda centre and an amphitheatre where cultural shows are performed.

KUMARAKOM

Coconut Lagoon
The Coconut Lagoon is situated on the shores of the Vembanadu Lake, in the heart of the Keralan backwaters. This peaceful resort, originally a coconut grove, is only accessible by boat, through a narrow network of canals. Accommodation is provided in traditional cottages and some original Keralan houses. Modern bathrooms and air-conditioning complement the old style. The state of Kerala is famous for its cuisine and the Coconut Lagoon provides fine examples of vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes as well as international dishes. Boat trips through the backwaters are highly recommended and there is also a swimming pool and Ayurvedic and yoga facilities.

Kumarakom Lake Resort
Aesthetically developed on the shores of the Vembanad Lake, the property has been exquisitely landscaped with numerous canals meandering in and around the 22 cottages reconstructed over the 10 acres of picturesque greenery overlooking the stretch of the lake. Each cottage pertains to traditional style of the Illams (homesteads) and have a legacy. The cottage have been painstakingly plucked from various villages in Kerala and transplanted. Right on the bank of the lake is the swimming pool with a jacuzzi enclosure. The Ettukettu (eight sided mansion) restaurant serves Indian, Continental and Chinese gourmets.

KOTTAYAM

Vanilla County Plantation Villa, Teekoy
Is an enchanting farmstead, situated at the source of Meenachil River. This estate bungalow is set amidst sylvan surroundings and lush greenery where one can wander around spice gardens, mountain streams, rubber plantations and unpolluted and ecofriendly country side, far removed from the cities.

Vanilla County Estate Bungalow, is over 55 years old and is spacious with its 5000 square feet interiors. A variety of Keralan delicacies and other Indian dishes are served.

THEKKADY

Spice Village
Set in the heart of the Cardamom Hills of Kerala, the village lies just outside Periyar Tiger Reserve. The resort provides luxurious accommodation and mouth-watering cuisine. Recreating the mood of the local tribal community, the individual cottages have designed amongst a landscape spice garden. Each dwelling is thatched with elephant grass and offers simple luxury and privacy. The rooms are spacious and furnished with simple sophistication: terracotta tiled floors, wooden beds and chairs, and whitewashed walls. A verandah runs round the entire cottage, and each dwelling is set in its own land. At the centre of the village is a swimming pool, surrounded by tropical trees and lawns.

The Lake Palace - Heritage
This delightful place has just 6 bedrooms and is situated on an island in Lake Periyar. Accessed only boat, a stay here really is a retreat into the wilds of nature. Run by KTDC, it has a slightly neglected air but this is more than compensated for by its peaceful location. The bedrooms are simple and furnished with a mixture of modern and period furniture. Wooden beams and floors lend a slightly rustic feel and it is an artist's or a birdwatcher's paradise. Sit in the garden or on your terrace in the early mornings and evenings, listening to the sound of the jungle and spying elephants on other shores. During the day go gameviewing and bird watching by boat down the various waterways that fan out from the lake.

MUNNAR

The Tall Trees, Bison Valley
Set amongst stunningly verdant woodlands and explosive cardamom plantations, The Tall Trees is a quintessential nature hideaway. 35 acres of virginal wilderness entrancingly held together by the overarching presence of 531 trees. The accommodation has been designed to take advantage of the undulating lay and expansiveness of the land. Well-appointed cottages - some magically poised on stilts- are kept at a discreet distance so as to reinforce the sense of privacy and exclusiveness. Every cottage is endowed with a spacious balcony, presenting a magnificent view of the enchanting environment. Also have a Multi-cuisine glass roofed restaurant.

COCHIN

Brunton Boatyard, Fort Kochi
Set on the harbour, this newly converted boatyard is steeped in history and old world charm. The hotel provides a good base from which to explore the attractions of Cochin and its surrounding backwaters. The 22 guest rooms and 4 suites are ethnically furnished and all have sea views, high ceilings and en suite modern facilities. The hotel has a fine reputation for cuisine, which may be served in the historic restaurant, the café in the inner courtyard, or beside the seafront pool.

Malabar House Residency, Fort Kochi
Located overlooking the Old Parade Ground and St. Francis' Church, the Malabar House Residency has been renovated, now providing a quiet oasis and boutique hotel feel. All rooms are furnished with select antique furniture and artifacts reflecting the diversity of South Indian heritage. The garden, with its rich tropical vegetarian, houses a small swimming pool, a stage for cultural events and an elegant restaurant.

CALICUT
Kadavu Resort, Calicut
Is set in a sprawling ten-acre coconut grove among swaying, graceful palms. It's architecture is authentic Malabar, constructed as it is, with laterite and palm wood. 17 Cottages set right on the waterfront with wide, spacious balconies that offer a spectacular view of the winding river and beyond. 50 Deluxe rooms are beautifully furnished with large balcones facing the Chaliyar River. The multi-speciality restaurant located near the swimming pool serves Continental dishes besides a choice of international cuisine. The resort also have another boat - shaped restaurant which serves authentic Malabar cuisine, several kinds of Kebabs and some old favourites from North India.

VYTHIRI
The Treehouses & Ecolodges, Vythiri
This unique place lies deep in the jungle of the Western Ghats and is situated in an unexplored area of 500 acres of virgin forest. Here nature has been perfectly preserved with little other than verdant vegetation, gurgling streams, misty mountains and colourful birds surrounding you. The accommodation has been designed with ethnic, eco-friendly materials and the local tribals have been extensively involved in the construction. 8 cottages lies by a rushing stream and there are 2 exceptional tree houses built 100 ft above the jungle floor. These extraordinary rooms have bird eyes views over the forest and are reached by ropeways or a pulley system.. They have mosquito nets, running water, a shower room and a sitting room. The food is simple but excellent and comprises Malayali style vegetarian dishes, originally grown. It is a naturalist's paradise with a number of varied walking trails.

TAMIL NADU

COVELONG (MAMMALLAPURAM)

Taj Fisherman's Cove
The Fisherman's Cove resort, located about thirty kilometers south of Chennai, provides an ideal base from which to visit the historical sites in and around Chennai. The property overlooks the shores of the Indian Ocean. The eighty rooms include a number of cottages, and are all air-conditioned. It has a bar and two restaurant, including beach and poolside dinning, which serve Indian, Continental and Chinese and Barbecue specialties.

MAHABALIPURAM

Grt Temple Bay Beach Resort
With 72 deluxe cottages / rooms on the seafront, fully equipped with modern amenities like air- conditioning, 24 hour hot and cold water, refrigerators, colour TV with satellite / cable connections, telephone and room service. The hotel has a choice of cuisine to suit different taste buds which offered at multi-cuisine restaurant and the sea front bar has a panoramic view of the swimming pool, landscaped gardens and the ocean. Take a nippy dip in swimming pool overlooking the sea, and enjoy a few drinks seated in our sunken bar.

PONDICHERY

Hotel De L'orient
Hotel De L'Orient is the newest link in the Neemrana group's chain, capturing the essence of coastal Pondicherry, once a French trading center. Colonial furniture fills the high-beamed spaces, coupled with four-poster beds and tiled flooring decorated with durries. With only ten suites and rooms, this boutique hotel is small enough to be mistaken for a family home-an impression enhanced by its comfortable atmosphere. In the Carte Blanche restaurant, adorned with rare old maps, savour the renowned Creole cuisine, where Tamil spices mix with French restraint.

SWAMIMALAI

Sterling Swamimalai
Is a unique heritage hotel is a beautiful home built around late 1800's. The house radiates harmony and South Indian lifestyle accurately. The house has the magical property to rejuvenate by its sheer simplicity and tranquility. One gets automatically transported to "The Period 1896".
The hotel is situated in a 6 acre land amidst coconut groves and has 25 well furnished airconditioned rooms. The facilities include Swimming pool, Ayruvedic health centre, Traditional and Continental cuisine.

KARAIKUDI

The Bangala
On the outskirts of Karaikudi, Chettinad's largest town is the Bangala (The Bungalow), a charming 75-year-old Chettinad Bungalow that has recently been restored and converted into a heritage guesthouse. The Bangala is an example of weekend homes - airy bungalows, amidst groves of fruit and palm, where they would retire to, from their mansions, for a musical or a gateway weekend. The Bangala has been restored to offer 08 large air-conditioned double guest rooms with attached bathrooms, furnished with antique colonial furniture and vintage photographs of the family. The Bangala specialises in authentic home cooked Chettinad cuisine and also offers Continental cuisine.

KARNATAKA

HASSAN

Hoysala Village Resort
The resort is spread out on five acres of green meadows in the midst of agricultural land. Designed by nationally renowned award winning architect, Dr. B.S. Bhooshan, the resort combines the geometric disciplines of local Hoysala architectural tradition and the idyllic simplicity of Malnad villages. Clusters of 33 well appointed room in the style of cottages with all modern amenities and the stone pillared spacious multi-cuisine restaurant and bar, are planned around an inviting swimming pool and are laid out on a lusciously planted rolling lawns and connected by meandering walkways.

MYSORE

Lalitha Mahal Palace
A former palace built by the Maharaja of Mysore, this hotel still pays fitting tribute to the style and hospitality offered to the Viceroy of India and other regal guests. Marble floors, chandeliers and antique furniture coexist with the modern comforts of air-conditioning and spacious bathrooms. A mixture of international and Asian cuisine is served in the banquet room while the tea lounge provides less formal snacks. The swimming pool is surrounded by beautiful lawns and flowerbeds.

Metropole - Heritage
Built by Maharaja of Mysore in 1920's exclusively for British guests. Now renovated into just 30 rooms that are more like royal chambers, full of antique furniture and artifacts. Facilities includes multi-cuisine restaurant, bar, spa and swimming pool.